Provided herein are solid dispersions comprising rifaximin and pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof.

A pharmaceutical composition for modified release comprising (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-4′-[2-[(2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl)amino]ethyl]acetic acid anilide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a carrier for a sustained release pharmaceutical composition, wherein a maximum blood drug concentration (Cmax) when administered in a fasted state is 400 ng/mL or less, is disclosed.

The invention relates to dosage forms for daily administration of compounds of formula (A) and formula (I):

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or a salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13, R.sup.14, R.sup.15, R.sup.16, q and p are as described herein. Compounds of formula (A), formula (I), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are αvβ6 integrin inhibitors that are useful for treating fibrosis such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP).

A method for effecting weight loss by administering a combination of topiramate and phentermine is provided. The phentermine is generally administered in immediate release form, in a daily dose in the range of 2 mg to 8 mg, in combination with a daily dose of topiramate selected to prevent the loss of effectiveness of phentermine alone. Methods for treating obesity, conditions associated with obesity, and other indications are also provided, as are compositions and dosage forms containing low doses of phentermine and topiramate, e.g., 3.75 mg phentermine and 23 mg topiramate.

A method for effecting weight loss by administering a combination of topiramate and phentermine is provided. The phentermine is generally administered in immediate release form, in a daily dose in the range of 2 mg to 8 mg, in combination with a daily dose of topiramate selected to prevent the loss of effectiveness of phentermine alone. Methods for treating obesity, conditions associated with obesity, and other indications are also provided, as are compositions and dosage forms containing low doses of phentermine and topiramate, e.g., 3.75 mg phentermine and 23 mg topiramate.

The present invention relates to solid oral compositions with controlled release of active ingredients, comprising a core consisting of a monolithic matrix comprising at least one low-, medium- or high-viscosity hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, or a mixture thereof, a hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) and one or more superdisintegrant polymers, and an outer coating of said core consisting of a layer comprising hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and/or ethylcellulose, or of a gastroresistant layer or of a layer comprising ethylcellulose coated in turn with gastroresistant polymers.

A pharmaceutical formulation has (S)-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(7-morpholin-4-yl-quinazolin-4-yl)phenyl]-(6-methoxy-pyridazin-3-yl)methanol or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

A pharmaceutical formulation has (S)-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(7-morpholin-4-yl-quinazolin-4-yl)phenyl]-(6-methoxy-pyridazin-3-yl)methanol or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

A valerian composition includes valerian and an acidifying agent blended together in a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrogel-forming polymer matrix. An expedited release portion of the dosage form includes 5% to 50% of the valerian and is effective to release the valerian therein within 2 hours from placement in a 0.1 N HCl solution. A sustained release portion of the dosage form includes the remainder of the valerian and is effective to release the valerian therein within 10 hours from placement in a phosphate buffer with a pH of 6.8.

A valerian composition includes valerian and an acidifying agent blended together in a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrogel-forming polymer matrix. An expedited release portion of the dosage form includes 5% to 50% of the valerian and is effective to release the valerian therein within 2 hours from placement in a 0.1 N HCl solution. A sustained release portion of the dosage form includes the remainder of the valerian and is effective to release the valerian therein within 10 hours from placement in a phosphate buffer with a pH of 6.8.